Khuluma Nathi (Archive)

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Weekly Zulu South Africa Language Learning · Education Sky Tshabalala

225 Episodes

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Learn what the isiZulu verse of the National Anthem means

Sky translates the isiZulu verse of the National Anthem.

1 Jul 2020 2 min

How to say: “I'm sorry for being late”

Translation: Ngiyaxolisa ukufika emva kwes’khathi (I am sorry to arrive after the time).

24 Jun 2020 2 min

How to say: “I think you have the wrong number”

English Translation: ngicabanga ukuthi unenumba wrong

23 Jun 2020 3 min

How to say: Iso liwela umfula ugcwele

Translation: The eye crosses the full river. Meaning: If you have a desire to do something, you cannot be stopped by anything.

17 Jun 2020 4 min

How to say: “Uthanda ukubukwa njengesiyephu”

Translation: He likes to be looked at and is like a long-hairy goat. Meaning: It is used to describe someone who is an attention seeker

10 Jun 2020 4 min

How to say: 'Unebhungan’ ekhanda'

Translation: He has a beetle in his head. Meaning: The expression is for someone who behaves strangely. In simple language, the person is nuts or “Mad as a hatter”.

9 Jun 2020 3 min

How to say: Indlovu ayisindwa ngumboko wayo

English Translation: An elephant does not find its own trunk heavy. Meaning: You can handle anything and everything that is thrown at you

3 Jun 2020 3 min

How to say: Amanxiwa Kamili Mbuya

English Translation: A rolling stone gathers no moss

2 Jun 2020 4 min

Translation: 'Uphakathi komhlane nembeleko'

English: He is between the back and the sack/backpack/baby. Meaning: It is used to refer to someone who is in the middle of cosy situations.

27 May 2020 3 min

How to say: 'Happy Birthday to you my friend'

isiZulu Translation: Ube nosuku lokuzalwa oluhle ‘mngane wami

26 May 2020 4 min

How to say: 'Keep the change'

isiZulu Translation: Ngiyabonga ngokungilethela ukudla kwami

20 May 2020 3 min

How to say: Thank you for delivering my food

isiZulu Translation: Ngiyabonga ngokungilethela ukudla kwami

19 May 2020 3 min

How to say: 'I wish I can go for a haircut'

isiZulu Translation: Ngifisa ukuyogunda izinwele

13 May 2020 2 min

How to say: What is my temperature?

isiZulu Translation: Lithini izinga lami lokushisa?

12 May 2020 3 min

How to say: “Please put on your mask”

isiZulu Translation: Ngicela ufake isifonyo sakho

6 May 2020 3 min

How to say: Self isolation

isiZulu Translation: ukuqhinqa ngawedwana

5 May 2020 3 min

How to say: Lockdown

IsiZulu Translation: Umvalelandlini

29 Apr 2020 2 min

How to say: 'Quarantine'

isiZulu translation: Ukugonqa

28 Apr 2020 4 min

How to say: 'Social distancing'

isiZulu Translation: ukuqhelelana or ukuziqhelelanisa nomphakathi

22 Apr 2020 4 min

How to say: 'What is your name' and 'My name is Sara'

isiZulu Translation: Ngubani igama lakho and NginguSara

21 Apr 2020 3 min

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